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Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran
The US military hit dozens of targets in Iran during a two-hour operation on Wednesday. President Trump vowed to "hit them very ha
topicEngland's 'King of the North' Faces a Big Test
Current reports provide no new information regarding Andy Burnham or his political strategy. Recent data streams focus on sports s
topicWoman murdered in 1936 and buried underneath building is finally identified: "One of Toronto's oldest mysteries"
Toronto police have identified a woman murdered in 1936 and buried underneath a building, solving one of the city's oldest mysteri
topicAs U.S. Pauses Strikes, Iran Is No Rush to Resume Cease-Fire Talks
Iran has not requested a resumption of talks with the US, according to an Iranian spokesperson. The Hormuz Strait remains closed.
topicMedjugorje parish condemns vandalism, urges prayer and forgiveness
The Medjugorje parish has condemned the vandalism of their shrine and is urging prayer and forgiveness. A Polish suspect has been
topicUS walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
The US walked out of a UN Security Council meeting in protest of France's criticism of America's human rights record. The walkout
topicUkraine’s Strike on an Iranian Ship Could Bring Two Wars Closer
Ukraine struck Iranian vessels in the Caspian Sea, prompting Tehran to accuse Kyiv of a 'hostile and criminal act'. Iran has warne
topicPowell says student loan system at top of in-tray
UK Education Secretary Lucy Powell has identified student loan reform as a top priority. The current student loan system is being
Watch: Canadian Politician Reads AI Prompt During His Speech, Receives Flak Online
A Canadian politician read an apparent AI-generated prompt during a speech, sparking criticism online. The incident has raised que
topicTrump Backs New Iran Talks but It’s Unclear What He Hopes to Achieve This Time
US President Trump says the US is in talks with Tehran, with 'good things' possible. The talks occur during a lull in strikes on I
topicHouthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport
Saudi Arabia has defended against drone strikes from Iran-backed groups. The Houthis have claimed they targeted the Saudi east-wes
topicIranian protesters’ executions stir grief and harden resolve across Iran
Iran has executed several men convicted of crimes related to January protests. The executions have sparked outrage and grief acros
topicKeiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru’s ninth president in 10 years
Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's ninth president in 10 years, marking a continuation of Latin America's rightward politi
topicFar-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia’s presidential runoff
Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing lawyer, won Colombia's presidential runoff. He is the first outsider to win the presidency
topicWhy Afghans Are Smashing Their Smartphones
The Taliban government has prohibited government officials and civil servants from using smartphones, sparking concerns about rest
topic40 People Drown in France Amid Scorching Temperatures
Wildfires continue to burn in France and Spain, forcing evacuations and threatening to spread. Emergency crews are battling the bl
topicIran publicly executes two Isfahan protesters despite UN calls to stop
Iran has publicly executed two protesters in Isfahan, despite UN calls to stop, over their roles in January protests. The executio
topicWidow of murdered mayor arrested in extortion case in Mexico
The widow of a murdered Mexican mayor has been arrested in connection with an extortion case. The mayor was shot dead in Mexico mo
topicHundreds of Ukrainian Drones Target Moscow in Overnight Blitz
Ukrainian drones have launched a series of attacks on Moscow and other parts of Russia, with multiple sources reporting significan
topicTrump pauses Iran war amid warnings about stockpiles
The United States has paused its strikes on Iran, allowing for talks to progress. The pause comes amid warnings about dwindling st
topicHouthis want to copy Iran’s Hormuz control in the Red Sea: Yemeni FM
Yemen's Houthi rebels are trying to model their control of the Red Sea after Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Houthis h
topic‘Ash fell from the sky’: Tourists describe fleeing ‘apocalyptic’ wildfires in France
Massive wildfires continue to burn in France and Spain, forcing widespread evacuations and displacing hundreds of thousands of peo
topicUS considering moving Gulf bases damaged by Iran to Israel
The US is reassessing its Middle East basing strategy after Iranian missile and drone attacks damaged installations in the Gulf. T
topicWhy some think a weakened Iran could emerge stronger
Iran has survived a conflict that started in February 2026. Some observers believe the nation is moving from a strategy of resista